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Bedouin Arab, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Bedouin Arab, 1890. Nomadic Arab people who historically inhabited the desert regions in North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Iraq and the Levant

Map of England, Showing Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms and Danish Districts, (c9th century)
Map of England, Showing the Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms and the Danish Districts (The Latter Shaded), (c9th century), 1890. The Heptarchy is a collective name applied to the seven kingdoms of Anglo-Saxon

Louis XI Visiting Cardinal Balue in the Iron Cage, (1469-1481), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Louis XI. Visiting Cardinal Balue in the Iron Cage, (1469-1481), 1890. Jean Balue (c1421-1491) cardinal and minister of Louis XI, Balue played both sides in negotiating a treaty

A Roman Triumph, 1890. Creator: Unknown
A Roman Triumph, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

Wallenstein and Tilly Holding a Council of War, 1626, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Wallenstein and Tilly Holding a Council of War, 1626, (1890). Albrecht von Wallenstein (1583-1634) Bohemian military leader

The Dutch in the Medway: De Ruyters Attack on Upnor Castle, 1667, (1890). Creator: Unknown
The Dutch in the Medway: De Ruyters Attack on Upnor Castle, 1667, (1890). Dutch Raid on the Medway during the Second Anglo-Dutch War in June 1667

Namur, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Namur, 1890. The Citadel of Namur on the confluence of Sambre and Meuse rivers was a disputed territory between Spain, France, England

The First Fleet of the East India Company Leaving Woolwich, 1601, (1890. ) Creator: Unknown
The First Fleet of the East India Company Leaving Woolwich, 1601, (1890). The East India Company formed to trade in the Indian Ocean region

Map of Assyria, Chaldea and Adjacent Countries, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Map of Assyria, Chaldea and Adjacent Countries, 1890. Assyria was a Mesopotamian kingdom from 25th century BC to 612 BC- 609 BC

The Hanging Gardens of Ancient Babylon, 1890. Creator: Unknown
he Hanging Gardens of Ancient Babylon, 1890. One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ascending tiered gardens in the ancient city of Babylon, near present-day Hillah, Babil province, in Iraq

Greek Athlete Throwing the Discus, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Greek Athlete Throwing the Discus, 1890. The Discus was one of the events of the ancient Greek pentathlon, dating back to at least 708 BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Clydesdale Stallion & Mare, c1879. Creator: Unknown
Clydesdale Stallion & Mare, c1879. The Clydesdale is a breed of draft horse named in Clydesdale in Scotland. From " The Book of the Horse", by S. Sidney

Daffodil, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward Hulme
Daffodil, 1877. Daffodil, (Narcissus) - a perennial bulb. Many cases of poisoning or death have occurred when narcissi bulbs have been mistaken for leeks or onions

Statue of Lord Cornwallis, 1925. Creator: Unknown
Statue of Lord Cornwallis, 1925. From British Government in India, Volume Two, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Lincoln, c1896. Artist: Carl Norman
Lincoln, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

St. Bees, and St. Bees Head, c1896. Artist: Green Brothers
St. Bees, and St. Bees Head, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

The Castle Rock, Edinburgh, c1890. Artist: Charles Wilkinson
The Castle Rock, Edinburgh, c1890. After a photograph by Poulton & Son. From Cassells History of England, by John Cassell. [A. W. Cowan, Cassell & Company Limited, London, Paris, Melbourne, c1890]

The Czar Ivan the Terrible, 1590, (1903). Artist: Hans Wengel
The Czar Ivan the Terrible, 1590, (1903). From Social England, Volume III, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

The Ingenious Spinning Jenny Invented by James Hargreaves, c1925. James Hargreaves, (c1720-1778), English inventor. From Cassells Romance of Famous Lives, Volume 3 by Harold Wheeler

Dante Aligheri - Dante and Beatrice in the Garden, c1925. Artist: Cesar Saccagi
Dante Aligheri - Dante and Beatrice in the Garden, c1925. Dante Alighieri, (1265-1321), Italian poet. From Cassells Romance of Famous Lives, Volume 1 by Harold Wheeler

Charge of the 16th Uhlans, 1902. Artist: Evelyn Stuart Hardy
Charge of the 16th Uhlans, 1902. The Battle of Mars-La-Tour was fought on 16 August 1870, during the Franco-Prussian War. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. I

The March of Shiloh, 1902. Artist: Frank Feller
The March of Shiloh, 1902. The Battle of Shiloh, also known as the Battle of Pittsburgh Landing, was a major battle of the American Civil War, fought April 6th & 7th, 1862

Love's Messenger by S. E. Waller, Valentine, Love Letter
Love's Messenger by S.E. Waller, Valentine, Love Letter, Greyhound - Cassell's Family Magazine 1896

Cotton Spinning Mill Equipment Date: circa 1898

Chronometers Date: circa 1898

Christmas Eve in London Date: 1859

Forerunner of a gym treadmill or running machine
Gymnastic mill - forerunner of a gym treadmill or running machine Date: 1893

Yorkshire terrier, Italian greyhound and pug shown with tennis racquet and balls, 1881 (chromo)
5856410 Yorkshire terrier, Italian greyhound and pug shown with tennis racquet and balls, 1881 (chromo) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Yorkshire terrier)

St. Bernard "Abbess. "
5856413 St. Bernard " Abbess." by Barber, Charles Burton (1845-94); (add.info.: St. Bernard " Abbess." Original painting by Charles Burton Barber (1845|1894)

The mob boarding a grain ship at Garry Kennedy AD 1841 (litho)
956183 The mob boarding a grain ship at Garry Kennedy AD 1841 (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936); Private Collection; (add.info)

Assassination of Count Lamberg AD 1849 (litho)
956195 Assassination of Count Lamberg AD 1849 (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Taking sanctuary (litho)
956221 Taking sanctuary (litho) by Girardet, Jules (1856-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassells History of England published by Cassell and Company Limited circa 1920); French

The trial of Joan of Arc AD 1431 (litho)
956336 The trial of Joan of Arc AD 1431 (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassells History of England published by Cassell and Company Limited circa 1920)

Henry, Prince of Wales before Judge Gascoigne (litho)
956328 Henry, Prince of Wales before Judge Gascoigne (litho) by Glindoni, Henry Gillard (1852-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry, Prince of Wales (1386-1422) son of Henry IV

The Black Prince and the French kings heralds AD 1367 (litho)
956309 The Black Prince and the French kings heralds AD 1367 (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Black Prince at the Battle of Crecy AD 1346 (litho)
956303 The Black Prince at the Battle of Crecy AD 1346 (litho) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Capture of Bruces wife and daughter at Tain AD 1306 (litho)
956289 Capture of Bruces wife and daughter at Tain AD 1306 (litho) by Ricketts, Charles (1866-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

The barons submitting their demands to Henry AD 1258 (litho)
956276 The barons submitting their demands to Henry AD 1258 (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936); Private Collection; (add.info)

Flight of Matilda from Oxford Castle AD 1142 (litho)
956244 Flight of Matilda from Oxford Castle AD 1142 (litho) by Ricketts, Charles (1866-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Interview between the Empress Matilda and Queen Maud AD 1141 (litho)
956243 Interview between the Empress Matilda and Queen Maud AD 1141 (litho) by Gow, Mary L. (1851-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Duke Roberts son before King Henry AD 1106 (litho)
956239 Duke Roberts son before King Henry AD 1106 (litho) by Gow, Mary L. (1851-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassells History of England published by Cassell and Company Limited circa 1920)

Hawking party in the eleventh century (litho)
956225 Hawking party in the eleventh century (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Anlaf entering the Humber AD 937 (litho)
956213 Anlaf entering the Humber AD 937 (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassells History of England published by Cassell and Company Limited circa 1920)

Roman soldiers leaving Britain AD 410 (litho)
956206 Roman soldiers leaving Britain AD 410 (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936); Private Collection; (add.info)

Druids inciting the Britons to oppose the landing of the Romans (litho)
956203 Druids inciting the Britons to oppose the landing of the Romans (litho) by Ricketts, Charles (1866-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Landing of the Romans on the coast of Kent (litho)
956202 Landing of the Romans on the coast of Kent (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936); Private Collection; (add.info)

Thackwell at Sobraon AD 1846 (litho)
956199 Thackwell at Sobraon AD 1846 (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassells History of England published by Cassell and Company Limited circa 1920)

The charge of the cavalry Meeanee AD 1843 (litho)
956198 The charge of the cavalry Meeanee AD 1843 (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Cassells: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step back in time to Cookham, 1898. An enchanting village captured by an unknown artist, its beauty frozen on canvas for all to admire. Lancaster Castle beckons with John of Gaunt's Tower standing tall, a symbol of strength and history. The skilled brushstrokes of J Davis transport us to the year 1896, where we can almost feel the presence of ancient royalty. Gettysburg/Cassells - a name that evokes memories of a significant chapter in American history. The echoes of battles fought resonate through time, reminding us of sacrifice and bravery. Cross Llangollen Bridge in 1898 and enter a world shrouded in mystery. Its creator remains unknown, but their artistry speaks volumes as they capture the essence of this picturesque scene. Submission of Henry IV at Canossa (1077) transports us even further back into medieval times. Though the creator remains anonymous, their portrayal immortalizes this pivotal moment when power knelt before humility. Witness The Florentines Renouncing The Vanities By Order Of Savonarola in 1890. This captivating artwork invites contemplation on human nature and our constant struggle between desire and virtue. Rock-a-bye-baby takes us beyond paintings into the realm of lullabies passed down through generations. Cassells reminds us that art encompasses not only visual beauty but also melodies that soothe our souls. Norwich Cathedral reveals its grandeur as we gaze upon its choir looking eastward from 1898. Though created by an unknown hand, it captures the awe-inspiring majesty that has stood for centuries. Journey through Chatsworth and Matlock with views preserved forever by an anonymous artist's skillful strokes in 1898. Each stroke whispers tales untold yet felt deeply within these landscapes' serene beauty. The Menai Suspension Bridge stands as a testament to human ingenuity and engineering marvels.